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2-Day Northern Ireland Tour from Dublin
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Day 1: Day 1: Dublin - Belfast
Pass By: Dublin, Dublin, County Dublin
Depart Dublin with your fantastic Irish Tour Guide and a host of other international travelers of all ages. We depart at 8.15 am from Paddys Palace (Dublin Central Hostel on Lower Gardiner Street)/ 8.20am from O'Connell Street (in front of Savoy cinema)/ 8.30am from Dublin Tourist Office on Suffolk street (the former church on the south side of town).A wonderful tour lies ahead, with a short 2 hour drive to Belfast on the brand new 'Peace Highway'. The drive up will be broken up by some interesting and lovely little stops.
Stop At: Monasterboice Monastic Site, 1 Off the N Ireland
Our first stop are the haunting ruins of Monasterboice. See a real 10th century round tower and learn how our ancestors took refuge from the Vikings. Touch the most beautiful Celtic crosses in Ireland, hand-carved by monks in the 9th century.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Arrive in lovely Belfast where we visit Belfast's number 1 attraction - the Titanic Experience (entry included)! We take you on a fascinating journey back in time during which we get to experience Titanic's story. From her conception in Belfast in the early 1900s, through her construction and launch, to her infamous maiden voyage and catastrophic demise. With plenty of free time in Belfast city, we recommend the optional (£8.50) Black Taxi Tour which will take you on a political and historical journey of the city. You will visit the Falls and Shankill Roads, murals and the peace wall, learn the city's troubled history and how Belfast overcame the troubles. This tour comes highly recommended by Lonely Planet. Use the free time to enjoy lunch and shopping in Belfast bustling downtown area. Excellent shopping opportunities as the prices are much lower than Dublin! We also recommend a visit to the Crown Liquor Saloon, Grand Opera House, Botanical Gardens, City Hall, Queen's University, and Belfast's own leaning tower - Albert Clock. We will overnight in Belfast's historic city location, the University quarter with a vast array of bars, music venues and fantastic eateries to suit all budgets.
Duration: 1 day
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Belfast City.
Day 2: Day 2: Belfast - Causeway - Dublin
Pass By: Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland
We depart Belfast 9.30am, as your loyal Paddywagon coach comes up from Dublin to collect you at your accommodation and take you on another fantastic touring day!
Stop At: Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge, 119A Whitepark Road, Ballintoy BT54 6LS Northern Ireland
We drive through the beautiful County Antrim that takes us to the North Coast of Ulster. Our first stop shall be the Dark Hedges, and the enchanting town of Ballintoy, which is home to the famed Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge and also known as the set of the popular TV series Game of Thrones. Enjoy the mesmerizing views of Scotland and take the exhilarating rope bridge to Carrick-a-Rede island and enjoy a truly clifftop experience (optional/£5.60).This 30-meter deep and 20-meter wide chasm is traversed by a rope bridge, build by salmon fishermen. You can even spot Rathlin Island (four miles off the coast), a huge bird-colony between ourselves and Scotland.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Giant's Causeway, Causeway Road, Bushmills BT57 8SU Northern Ireland
Since the 18th century The Giant's Causeway has often been described as 'The Eighth Wonder Of The World' and once you have visited the site you will quickly see why. The area consists of an estimated 40,000 hexagonal basalt columns, which were formed during a volcano eruption 60 million years ago. This is one of the great natural attractions of the world and many believe the Causeway was built by a giant Finn McCool. A brand new ultra-modern visitor center has opened and we include the entrance (worth £8). Visit to the center offers you their unique audio guides with earphones which tells the story of the rock formations as you stand on them.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Dunluce Castle, 87 Dunluce Road Co. Antrim, Portrush BT57 8UY Northern Ireland
After a magical site like the Giant's Causeway it is hard to believe you can see something as exciting, however we will prove you wrong. Our final stop is Dunluce Castle which to this day still arouses curiosity. The ancestral home of the MacDonnell Clan is rumored to be haunted by spirits of the residents that died under mysterious circumstances. Enjoy the breathtaking views and the mere beauty of this spot before we head back to Dublin.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Dublin, Dublin, Ohio
On our way back we take a short refreshment stop. With a wealth of songs, stories, and memories we arrive back in Dublin approx 8:30 pm after the best 2 days you will ever experience touring!
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Day 1: Dublin - Belfast
Pass By: Dublin, Dublin, County Dublin
Depart Dublin with your fantastic Irish Tour Guide and a host of other international travelers of all ages. We depart at 8.15 am from Paddys Palace (Dublin Central Hostel on Lower Gardiner Street)/ 8.20am from O'Connell Street (in front of Savoy cinema)/ 8.30am from Dublin Tourist Office on Suffolk street (the former church on the south side of town).A wonderful tour lies ahead, with a short 2 hour drive to Belfast on the brand new 'Peace Highway'. The drive up will be broken up by some interesting and lovely little stops.
Stop At: Monasterboice Monastic Site, 1 Off the N Ireland
Our first stop are the haunting ruins of Monasterboice. See a real 10th century round tower and learn how our ancestors took refuge from the Vikings. Touch the most beautiful Celtic crosses in Ireland, hand-carved by monks in the 9th century.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Arrive in lovely Belfast where we visit Belfast's number 1 attraction - the Titanic Experience (entry included)! We take you on a fascinating journey back in time during which we get to experience Titanic's story. From her conception in Belfast in the early 1900s, through her construction and launch, to her infamous maiden voyage and catastrophic demise. With plenty of free time in Belfast city, we recommend the optional (£8.50) Black Taxi Tour which will take you on a political and historical journey of the city. You will visit the Falls and Shankill Roads, murals and the peace wall, learn the city's troubled history and how Belfast overcame the troubles. This tour comes highly recommended by Lonely Planet. Use the free time to enjoy lunch and shopping in Belfast bustling downtown area. Excellent shopping opportunities as the prices are much lower than Dublin! We also recommend a visit to the Crown Liquor Saloon, Grand Opera House, Botanical Gardens, City Hall, Queen's University, and Belfast's own leaning tower - Albert Clock. We will overnight in Belfast's historic city location, the University quarter with a vast array of bars, music venues and fantastic eateries to suit all budgets.
Duration: 1 day
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Belfast City.
Day 2: Day 2: Belfast - Causeway - Dublin
Pass By: Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland
We depart Belfast 9.30am, as your loyal Paddywagon coach comes up from Dublin to collect you at your accommodation and take you on another fantastic touring day!
Stop At: Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge, 119A Whitepark Road, Ballintoy BT54 6LS Northern Ireland
We drive through the beautiful County Antrim that takes us to the North Coast of Ulster. Our first stop shall be the Dark Hedges, and the enchanting town of Ballintoy, which is home to the famed Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge and also known as the set of the popular TV series Game of Thrones. Enjoy the mesmerizing views of Scotland and take the exhilarating rope bridge to Carrick-a-Rede island and enjoy a truly clifftop experience (optional/£5.60).This 30-meter deep and 20-meter wide chasm is traversed by a rope bridge, build by salmon fishermen. You can even spot Rathlin Island (four miles off the coast), a huge bird-colony between ourselves and Scotland.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Giant's Causeway, Causeway Road, Bushmills BT57 8SU Northern Ireland
Since the 18th century The Giant's Causeway has often been described as 'The Eighth Wonder Of The World' and once you have visited the site you will quickly see why. The area consists of an estimated 40,000 hexagonal basalt columns, which were formed during a volcano eruption 60 million years ago. This is one of the great natural attractions of the world and many believe the Causeway was built by a giant Finn McCool. A brand new ultra-modern visitor center has opened and we include the entrance (worth £8). Visit to the center offers you their unique audio guides with earphones which tells the story of the rock formations as you stand on them.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Dunluce Castle, 87 Dunluce Road Co. Antrim, Portrush BT57 8UY Northern Ireland
After a magical site like the Giant's Causeway it is hard to believe you can see something as exciting, however we will prove you wrong. Our final stop is Dunluce Castle which to this day still arouses curiosity. The ancestral home of the MacDonnell Clan is rumored to be haunted by spirits of the residents that died under mysterious circumstances. Enjoy the breathtaking views and the mere beauty of this spot before we head back to Dublin.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Dublin, Dublin, Ohio
On our way back we take a short refreshment stop. With a wealth of songs, stories, and memories we arrive back in Dublin approx 8:30 pm after the best 2 days you will ever experience touring!
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- 1x Breakfast
- Accommodation included: 1 night
- Overnight accommodation
- Breakfast
- Professional Charming Guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- High-speed Wifi featured on majority of coaches
- Giants Causeway Visitor Centre (Value £8)
- INCLUDE the Titanic Experience Visitor Center, save £12!
- Entry/Admission - Giant's Causeway
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Black Taxi Tour (£8.50, *optional* payable and organised and payable to your driver/guide during the tour)
- Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge (£5.60 charitable donation)
- Entry/Admission - Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge
- Entry/Admission - Dunluce Castle
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infant seats available
- If you wish to book our Economy option, please confirm with us the room type you would like to book during or after you booking:
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required for the Economy option
- Twin Room, one room with two single beds.
- Double Room, one room with one double bed.
- Triple Room, one room for a booking of 3 passengers with three single beds.
- Additional Information:
- All listed itinerary timings are approximate and are at the discretion of the driver.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Bookings made through Viator will automatically be signed up for Paddys Palace, Lower Gardiner Street, Dublin (collecting @ 08:15).
- If you wish to change your reservation to one of the other pick- up locations, you will need to contact us by telephone or email not later than 18:00 the evening prior so that we can guarantee the change. Please note the different collection times for O'Connell Street is at 08:25 and Suffolk Street is at 08:30.
- Most travelers can participate
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Our tour was fantastic , first day we visited titanic experience, I wouldn’t recommend the black taxi if you want to see Belfast, we spend 45 min.on the different internal conflict and the wall. I preferred to see a little more of Belfast...Paul our bus driver was very good at story telling of his beautiful Ireland.And in spite of been caught up in a storm , be visited the giant causeway and dark hedges..I loved visiting Ireland and taking this tour.My only negative comment will be about the backpackers hostel that the tour offers... not a clean place!!..I recommend you go another place.
The trip overall was very disorganized. Basically, this
We enjoyed this tour. Belfast is an interesting city. Do the black cab tour for sure. The giants causeway and rope bridge were one of the highlights of our trip. Our driver Jerry was great. The tour was very well organized. I’m glad we did the 2 day tour because I think doing this all in one day would be too rushed.
It was fun. 1st day, The Celtic crosses were nice and the Titanic museum was okay but nothing really amazing. The optional Black Taxi tour was interesting. It focused on a lot on history past/present of troubles in Northern Ireland. I stayed in the Hostel Patty's Place in Dublin, they were able to give me a single room. Bathroom had showers which were not the best but worked. At the hostel, I did not meet a lot people but I did run into a few. The area was okay. The young woman was able to give me recommendations but it was confusing finding restaurants/bars, you're on your own for that so Research ahead of time!! The best day was the 2nd day, we went to see the Dark Hedges, where there was A LOT of tourists all trying to take pictures. Also Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is rather a small bridge but the island, which is said to be a part of Scotland, is very beautiful but is a bit far of walk/hike along the hillside and a lot of stairs. BE prepared!! Giant's Causeway is also very beautiful and has some trails leading to different areas, which I wasn't aware of until almost the end of the time allotted. The pre-recorded tour guide for Giant's Causeway is not worth it. Dunlace Castle stop at the end was from far away, so it didn't arouse curiosity as stated. FOR DAY 2, I highly recommend good walking shoes or even hiking boots AND water.
I enjoyed the second day better then the first. I would highly recommend staying in Belfast. It is a great city!
I was disapointed by the tour. The schedule was not respected at all. On the second day, we started the tour with a 45 min delay. We had only 1 hour and 15 min to visit the Titanic museum and it was really not sufficient. No time allowed for lunch. The guide was also the driver and it was difficult to obtain information.